Choptank Health Awarded Weinberg Grant Supporting Kent County Expansion
Choptank Community Health System received a grant from The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation to support the expansion of its Chestertown Health Center, located at 126 Philosophers Terrace, as shown here. The expansion enables Choptank Health to serve more patients annually and hire essential provider staff.
Choptank Community Health System received a $500,000 grant from The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation to support the expansion of its Chestertown Health Center, located at 126 Philosophers Terrace. “This grant directly supported our mission to meet people where they are and remove barriers to care,” said Choptank Health President and CEO Sara Rich. “We’re grateful for The Weinberg Foundation’s investment in rural health and its alignment with our vision for a healthier Eastern Shore.”
Choptank Health provides care at the Chestertown and Rock Hall Health Centers, through a Mobile Health Unit, and has introduced school-based and community outreach services for residents of Kent and northern Queen Anne’s County.
The Chestertown renovations enable Choptank Health to serve patients in upgraded medical and behavioral health spaces, including 12 exam rooms, multiple therapist offices, and a dental wing with eight operatories.
Services at Choptank Health’s Chestertown and Rock Hall locations include primary care, women’s health, pediatrics, behavioral health, medication-assisted treatment, and more. Dental services are planned to be offered in 2026.
"The Foundation is committed to helping people achieve economic stability and well-being,” said Elvis Guzman, a program officer at the Weinberg Foundation. “We are proud to support this renovation, which will offer medical, dental, and behavioral health services all under one roof, making it easier for residents in rural communities to access the care they need to thrive.”
Choptank Health’s mission is to provide access to exceptional, comprehensive, and integrated health care for all. New medical patients are welcomed at all Choptank locations, ensuring that quality care is available to those who need it most. More is at www.choptankhealth.org.